Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Marble Hall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marble Hall Gardens

4430 Marble Hall RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

6101 The AlamedaBaltimore, MD 21239
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Park Raven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Raven Apartments

1806 Ramblewood RdBaltimore, MD 21239
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Dutch Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dutch Village

2349 Perring Manor RdBaltimore, MD 21234
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Pinehurst Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

310 E Melrose AveBaltimore, MD 21212
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Pangea Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Pines

6502 McClean BlvdBaltimore, MD 21214
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Wellesley House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley House

2301 Pentland DrBaltimore, MD 21234
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Pleasantview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasantview

6600 Knottwood CtBaltimore, MD 21214

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Idlewood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Idlewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Lochwood Apartments priced from $900. Northwood Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Northwood Homes1BR 1BA(469)1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Lorraine1BR,1BA$1,004
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
Loch Bend Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,083

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the 2921 Glenmore Ave Model at 2921 Glenmore Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,725 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Morgan State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.68
2921 Glenmore Ave, Unit 12921 Glenmore Ave3BR,1BA$1.59
Towson Crossing Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1.41
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Dutch Village2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Belvedere1BR,1BA$1.46
Midwood Apartments1BR & Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Squire1BR,1BA$1.70

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Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #139

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Baltimore. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Idlewood Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Idlewood is under $1,083.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

The cheapest apartment in Idlewood is Lochwood Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Idlewood costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Idlewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Idlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Idlewood?

Cheap apartments in Idlewood have an average cost of $216 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewood.

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